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Hi , I'm so tiered and mentaly loosing it . I haven't even started treament yet . I used to be a very active and out doorsy king of guy . Now I find myself on the couch more then ever . I forget things or what it was I meant do to . I have been on un-employment sence May .Has any one else gone thuogh this and had to stop working ? I am a electronic tech so I don;t have the luxary of making a mistake .I am so tierd of being sick and dierd ! livefast

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39 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Can you work ?Hi , I'm so tiered and mentaly loosing it . I haven't even started treament yet . I used to be a very active and out doorsy king of guy . Now I find myself on the couch more then ever . I forget things or what it was I meant do to . I have been on un-employment sence May .Has any one else gone thuogh this and had to stop working ? I am a electronic tech so I don;t have the luxary of making a mistake .I am so tierd of being sick and dierd ! livefast

I have VA Doctors , they don't say much . Last I talked to him he said stop drinking and come back in 6 months . I have had an ultrasound and a alot of blood drawn . Maybe in April he can give me a better idea of what to expect . I'll keep you inform and thanks for your reply .

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?I have VA Doctors , they don't say much . Last I talked to him he said stop drinking and come back in 6 months . I have had an ultrasound and a alot of blood drawn . Maybe in April he can give me a better idea of what to expect . I'll keep you inform and thanks for your reply .

HEY, MY NAME IS MIKE I HAVE HAD HEP-C FOR 12 YEARS THAT I KNOW OF[COULD HAVE BEEN LONGER DON"T KNOW> YOU CAN NOT GIVE UP. I TOOK THE SHOTS AND THE PILLS BUT DID NOT WORK.I FOUND OUT AT THE SAME TIME THAT I HAD CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER.YOU HAVE TO MAKE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE THE DRINKING WAS HARD TO DO BUT IT CAN BE DONE IT. WILL BE ON YOUR MIND BUT IT GETS BETTER WITH TIME. THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO LOOK AT GOD AND TALK .THAT WHAT HELP ME AND STILL DOES! IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE I WILL BE HERE I WOULD LOVE TO HELP. LATER MIKE

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?HEY, MY NAME IS MIKE I HAVE HAD HEP-C FOR 12 YEARS THAT I KNOW OF[COULD HAVE BEEN LONGER DON"T KNOW> YOU CAN NOT GIVE UP. I TOOK THE SHOTS AND THE PILLS BUT DID NOT WORK.I FOUND OUT AT THE SAME TIME THAT I HAD CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER.YOU HAVE TO MAKE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE THE DRINKING WAS HARD TO DO BUT IT CAN BE DONE IT. WILL BE ON YOUR MIND BUT IT GETS BETTER WITH TIME. THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO LOOK AT GOD AND TALK .THAT WHAT HELP ME AND STILL DOES! IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE I WILL BE HERE I WOULD LOVE TO HELP. LATER MIKE

I certainly understand what you are going through. I have been working 40 hours a week, and within the last six months or so I am spent. I have no energy at all, it takes all I have to get up in the morning, plus I do not sleep well at all. The exhausation is beyond words. I am not on treatment yet either. My husband thinks I should apply for disability. I don't know? Anyone else know anything about that?

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?I certainly understand what you are going through. I have been working 40 hours a week, and within the last six months or so I am spent. I have no energy at all, it takes all I have to get up in the morning, plus I do not sleep well at all. The exhausation is beyond words. I am not on treatment yet either. My husband thinks I should apply for disability. I don't know? Anyone else know anything about that?

I've been told every one reacts differntly . Sound like you and I feel about the same . I have been an Electronic Tech for 30 years and 2 days ago I found myself not knowing how to wire up a hot water heater . With that I got mad ,depressed and more isulated like know one under stands . I have applied for S.S. Disablity . I go to ther shrink this Fri. They haven't made a dission yet , but if they would just read all these letters I think it would be a no brainer . I'll keep ya informed . Much love to you , take care , fast

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?I've been told every one reacts differntly . Sound like you and I feel about the same . I have been an Electronic Tech for 30 years and 2 days ago I found myself not knowing how to wire up a hot water heater . With that I got mad ,depressed and more isulated like know one under stands . I have applied for S.S. Disablity . I go to ther shrink this Fri. They haven't made a dission yet , but if they would just read all these letters I think it would be a no brainer . I'll keep ya informed . Much love to you , take care , fast

I know the psychological toll have having a serious chronic disease. I wonder if depression might play a part in not being able to function after being diagnosed with Hepatitis. Not only does the disease and the treatment take it all out of you but you also have the psychological and mental issues to deal with, too. I think it takes time to mentally process what this might all mean to you in the course of your life BESIDES having to deal with the physical disease and the side affects of treatments.

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?I know the psychological toll have having a serious chronic disease. I wonder if depression might play a part in not being able to function after being diagnosed with Hepatitis. Not only does the disease and the treatment take it all out of you but you also have the psychological and mental issues to deal with, too. I think it takes time to mentally process what this might all mean to you in the course of your life BESIDES having to deal with the physical disease and the side affects of treatments.

1953you Mike you are so right! God is the only one that can sustain us and provide comfort. I have always believed in our saviour but now i find that he is my constant companion. I am leaning on him as I have never done before. Next year a new treatment comes out, hang in there and tell your drs you would like to be included. From what I read is sounds very promising.

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?1953you Mike you are so right! God is the only one that can sustain us and provide comfort. I have always believed in our saviour but now i find that he is my constant companion. I am leaning on him as I have never done before. Next year a new treatment comes out, hang in there and tell your drs you would like to be included. From what I read is sounds very promising.

I just finished completing my disability forms online so only time will tell. I have a real problem with itching too! Seems like my hair is falling out as well. I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I had a bunch of blood work done last week, tomorrow they have a couple of other tests scheduled, then hopefully they will schedule a liver biopsy and talk about treatment. If I am going to feel sick I would rather feel that way with treatment at least I am being proactive, rather than being sick and do nothing. Keep me posted, xoxoxo!

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?I just finished completing my disability forms online so only time will tell. I have a real problem with itching too! Seems like my hair is falling out as well. I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I had a bunch of blood work done last week, tomorrow they have a couple of other tests scheduled, then hopefully they will schedule a liver biopsy and talk about treatment. If I am going to feel sick I would rather feel that way with treatment at least I am being proactive, rather than being sick and do nothing. Keep me posted, xoxoxo!

Thank you for the compliment on my photo. Believe it or not that was just this last October when I felt full of life. I look at that photo and don't recognize that person anymore. I am so tired all the time, I don't want to do anything, but I keep pushing myself. It is exhausting. Today I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy done. I can't wait for it to be over. I know disability is a long road, and I kept putting it off, but if I don't start the process now, it will just take that much longer. Keep in touch,it is nice to have support!

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Report This| Share this:Can you work ?Thank you for the compliment on my photo. Believe it or not that was just this last October when I felt full of life. I look at that photo and don't recognize that person anymore. I am so tired all the time, I don't want to do anything, but I keep pushing myself. It is exhausting. Today I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy done. I can't wait for it to be over. I know disability is a long road, and I kept putting it off, but if I don't start the process now, it will just take that much longer. Keep in touch,it is nice to have support!

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